Network Security Specialist

ProViso Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Security Specialist with extensive experience in Firewall and Load Balancing technologies. This role involves designing and delivering critical network solutions while collaborating with various teams to ensure security and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network protocols and security measures, ensuring the integrity of enterprise networks. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and drive innovation in network security. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with network infrastructure and DNS, DHCP, Load Balancing.
• Strong knowledge of F5 products and network security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver DNS and Load Balancing solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with security and application teams to meet network requirements.

Skills

Firewall

Load Balancing

DNS

BIND

Network Security Protocols

BASH/TMSH scripting

Network Routing Protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

SSL Protocols and Ciphers

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

F5 Load Balancers

Cisco Networking Equipment

Job description

Candidate Profile Details:

• Degree/Certifications Required: N
• Years of experience: 5yrs +
• Reason for request/why opened: New project
• % Interaction with Stakeholders: 90%
• Project Scope: Working on Firewall and load balancing tickets
• Team Size: 6 ppl +
• Selling Points of Position: Working within a leading FI organization

Background :

• Working on similar large project exp with Firewall and load balancing exp

Details:

• Reporting to the IT Manager, Network Deployment DNS and Load Balancing, this position is primarily responsible for the design and delivery of Client’s DNS and Load Balancing.
• The position will require working with other security, LAN/WAN, and application teams across the bank to understand their security, DNS, DHCP and Load Balancing requirements as it relates to the network and security policies of the bank.
• The selected individual will ensure that security requirements are met, and work with teams to effectively secure solutions, create and design test scenarios to ensure the requirements can be met, are adequately tested, appropriate documentation is created, change management policies are followed and passed to operational support teams for production deployment.
• Working in network and network security requires a vast and deep knowledge of how different technologies work together. The individual will have a detailed technical understanding of how attacks are performed at the network, service and application layers, how technologies such as DNS, IPAM, DHCP and Load Balancers are utilized within an enterprise network.
• The network deployment and associated services provided by Client must be delivered in a reliable, timely and consistent manner as they are often a key component in large initiatives that have tight timelines, business and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with the following technologies is a must:
o F5 Knowledgeable in load balancing and security concepts L1-L7.
o TMOS upgrades
o BASH/TMSH scripting
o Working knowledge of network and routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF and BGP)
o Network Security Protocols

Primary Requirements

• 5+ Years experience with Network infrastructure and DNS, DHCP, BIND, LOAD Balancing or a related field.
• 5+ years configuring and supporting DNS, DHCP, IPAM and Load Balancing methods L1-L7.
• Advanced knowledge of GTM, LTM, IQuery.
• Working knowledge of SSL, SSL protocols and ciphers.
• 5+ years working directly with enterprise networks from both technical and security perspectives, primarily in a Cisco based network
• Advanced knowledge of network and Internet Protocols (i.e.: DNS, RADIUS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, HTTP, HTTPS, NNTP, NTP, NFS, SNMP, LDAP, etc.), analysis, deep packet inspections
• Knowledge of iApps / iRules
• Advanced knowledge of application onboarding
• Advanced knowledge of SSL certificates.
• A strong Network Security Specialist that provides 2nd or 3rd level support to Operations group
• Assist Technical Response teams by resolving service related customer/network outage tickets and network-wide trouble tickets.
• 5+ years working with network and network security on large scale enterprise networks from a deployment and/or operational perspective.
• Minimum 5 years experience with packet and flow analysis
• Minimum 5 years experience with Application delivery, load-balancing, or content delivery specifically utilizing the F5 product line
• Ability to document all MOP’s and processes.
• Experience understanding network security authentication and authorization as it relates to network flows and the delivery of applications and services
• Perform testing according to test plans, monitor and report on results, and work with others on problem resolution
• Communicate project status and provide timely escalation of issues to ensure project objectives are met
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving project/business objectives and providing client services
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ensure effective change management discipline is used

Must Have:

• Firewall / Load balancing 5yrs

Nice To Have

• DNS
• General network
• CISCO

Job Details

13217

Contract

12 months

Toronto